Montrose ·77006 ·77019 ·Neartown
Roofing Contractor in Montrose, Houston
1910s bungalows, carriage houses, small apartment buildings and modern townhomes, sometimes all on one block. Six historic districts, and each one reads the rules a little differently.
Repairs from $195, replacements from $8,000, and a free inspection with photographs of everything we find, including when the finding is that your roof is fine.
In a Montrose historic district, check before the old roof comes off. City rules exempt ordinary repair, but not the replacement of historic material, and the six districts each have their own guidance. We confirm what your address needs before work is scheduled.
What changes the work here
Four Things That Change a Roof Job in Montrose
Montrose was platted in 1911, and its streets mix almost every kind of Houston house. Here is what that means for a roof.
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A City of Houston permit on every re-roof
Houston requires a Residential Roofing Permit to re-roof a home; only roof-covering work under 100 square feet is exempt. The city ’s re-roof worksheet calls for a full tear-off, a decking inspection and new flashing where it is damaged, which is how we replace every roof anyway. We pull the permit and meet the inspector.
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Six historic districts
Audubon Place, Avondale East, Avondale West, Courtlandt Place, Westmoreland and First Montrose Commons are City of Houston historic districts. Work that changes the outside appearance needs a Certificate of Appropriateness, and First Montrose Commons lists slate and tile, and flat, mansard or gambrel roof shapes, as incompatible.
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Several roofs on one lot
A 1920s bungalow with a garage apartment or an Avondale carriage house behind it is common here, and so is a townhome with a low-slope section. We quote every roof on the property in one visit, so you know the whole number.
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Buffalo Bayou and street flooding
Allen Parkway flooded in Tropical Storm Imelda, and West Alabama, Woodhead and Kipling flooded in June 2024. Water that rises from the street is flood insurance; water that came through the roof is your homeowner policy. We document which.
Montrose historic districts: before the roof comes off
| The work | Approval | What it means |
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| Re-roof outside a historic district | City permit | A Residential Roofing Permit. No certificate needed. |
| Re-roof inside one of the six districts | Check first | Ordinary repair is exempt, but replacing historic material can need a COA. We confirm with the city before work starts. |
| Change the material or the roof shape | COA required | Changes to exterior appearance go through the city ’s certificate process. |
| First Montrose Commons, roofing material | Listed guidance | Composition shingles are listed as compatible. Slate, tile and flat, mansard or gambrel shapes are listed as incompatible. |
Sources: City of Houston, Certificates of Appropriateness , First Montrose Commons guidance and the Houston Permitting Center . Historic Preservation office: (832) 393-6556. General information, not legal advice.
Every service, priced
Every Roofing Service in Montrose, Priced
Published prices, the same crews, and one visit that covers every roof on the lot.
- Roof repair from $195
- Roof replacement $8,000 –$20,000
- Free inspection Free
- Emergency repair 2 –4 hours
- Leak detection Free inspection
- Storm & hail damage Free inspection
- Insurance claims We document, you file
- Roof tune-up from $199
- Gutter tune-up from $149
- Attic ventilation Quoted per roof
- Packages $350 –$650 / sq
- Financing Monthly options
Starting points, not quotes. Pitch, access, material and what is under the surface move every number. We inspect free and put the real figure in writing first. Decking is $75 a sheet on replacements, and most packages include the first five sheets.
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Common questions
Roofing in Montrose, Answered
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Montrose?
Yes. The City of Houston requires a Residential Roofing Permit for a re-roof, with plan review and an inspection. Repairs under 100 square feet of roof covering are exempt, and so is emergency tarping. We pull the permit as part of every replacement and are there for the inspection.
My home is in a Montrose historic district. Do I need approval for a new roof?
Possibly. The city exempts ordinary maintenance and repair, but that exemption does not cover replacing historic material, and changing the material or the roof shape needs a Certificate of Appropriateness. Montrose has six districts, each with its own guidance, so we confirm what your address needs before work is scheduled.
Can I use slate or tile in First Montrose Commons?
The district guidance lists composition shingles as compatible and slate or tile as incompatible, along with flat, mansard and gambrel roof shapes. If you want something other than shingles there, plan on a certificate application, and expect the answer may be no.
Can you do the main house and the garage apartment at the same time?
Yes, and it usually saves money: one setup, one dumpster, one permit visit. We inspect and quote every roof on the lot together, including carriage houses and low-slope sections on townhomes.
How much does a roof replacement cost in Montrose?
Most asphalt shingle replacements run $8,000 to $20,000, on four packages at $350 to $650 per square. Decking is $75 a sheet on a replacement, and most packages include the first five sheets. Garage apartments and carriage houses are priced as their own roofs. Nothing is paid upfront: 50% when the crew arrives and 50% on completion.
Which office serves Montrose?
Our Spring Branch office at 1220 Blalock Rd #345. Call (281) 498-7663, or our 24/7 line at (713) 766-3464. Typical emergency response is 2 to 4 hours.
Free inspection
Book a Free Roof Inspection in Montrose
Every slope photographed, attic checked where there is access, and no hammer on the roof. Including when the finding is that your roof is fine.
- Spring Branch office(281) 498-7663
- 24/7 line(713) 766-3464
- Text us(832) 590-3700
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